Grade 1
  1. Numbers and Counting  1.1. Counting to 10  1.2. Counting to 20  1.3. Counting to 50  1.4. Counting to 100  1.5. Writing Numbers 1 to 10  1.6. Writing Numbers 1 to 20  1.7. Writing Numbers 1 to 50  1.8. Writing Numbers 1 to 100  1.9. Reading Numbers 1 to 10  1.10. Reading Numbers 1 to 20  1.11. Reading Numbers 1 to 50  1.12. Reading Numbers 1 to 100  1.13. Comparing Numbers  1.14. Ordering Numbers  1.15. Odd and Even Numbers  1.16. Number Patterns  1.17. Skip Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s  1.18. Understanding Zero
  2. Basic Addition and Subtraction  2.1. Understanding Addition  2.2. Addition Facts within 10  2.3. Addition Facts within 20  2.4. Adding Zero  2.5. Adding One More  2.6. Adding Two More  2.7. Adding Three More  2.8. Adding Using Pictures  2.9. Addition Word Problems  2.10. Understanding Subtraction  2.11. Subtraction Facts within 10  2.12. Subtraction Facts within 20  2.13. Subtracting Zero  2.14. Subtracting One  2.15. Subtracting Two  2.16. Subtraction Using Pictures  2.17. Subtraction Word Problems  2.18. Introduction to Doubles Facts  2.19. Introduction to Making 10
  3. Place Value and Number Sense  3.1. Understanding Tens and Ones  3.2. Counting by Tens  3.3. Place Value within 20  3.4. Place Value within 50  3.5. Place Value within 100  3.6. Reading and Writing Two-Digit Numbers  3.7. Comparing Two-Digit Numbers  3.8. Decomposing Numbers
  4. Measurement  4.1. Length  4.1.1. Comparing Lengths  4.1.2. Measuring with Non-Standard Units  4.1.3. Using Standard Units (Inches and Centimeters) in Length  4.2. Weight  4.2.1. Comparing Weights  4.2.2. Heavy and Light Objects  4.2.3. Introduction to Grams and Pounds  4.3. Capacity  4.3.1. Comparing Capacity  4.3.2. Full and Empty  4.3.3. Introduction to Liters and Milliliters  4.4. Time  4.4.1. Telling Time to the Hour  4.4.2. Telling Time to the Half Hour  4.4.3. Days of the Week  4.4.4. Months of the Year  4.4.5. Understanding Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow  4.5. Money  4.5.1. Recognizing Coins  4.5.2. Counting Coins  4.5.3. Introduction to Dollar and Cents Symbols  4.5.4. Simple Addition and Subtraction with Money
  5. Geometry  5.1. 2D Shapes  5.1.1. Recognizing 2D Shapes  5.1.2. Drawing 2D Shapes  5.1.3. Naming 2D Shapes  5.1.4. Properties of 2D Shapes  5.1.5. Sorting 2D Shapes  5.1.6. Composing Simple Shapes  5.2. 3D Shapes  5.2.1. Recognizing 3D Shapes  5.2.2. Naming 3D Shapes  5.2.3. Properties of 3D Shapes  5.2.4. Sorting 3D Shapes  5.3. Position and Direction  5.3.1. Left and Right  5.3.2. Above and Below  5.3.3. Inside and Outside  5.3.4. Near and Far  5.3.5. In Front and Behind
  6. Patterns and Sorting  6.1. Recognizing Patterns  6.2. Extending Patterns  6.3. Creating Patterns  6.4. Sorting by Color  6.5. Sorting by Shape  6.6. Sorting by Size
  7. Data and Graphing  7.1. Introduction to Data  7.2. Collecting Data  7.3. Tally Marks  7.4. Bar Graphs  7.5. Picture Graphs  7.6. Interpreting Simple Graphs
  8. Fractions  8.1. Understanding Halves  8.2. Understanding Fourths  8.3. Dividing Shapes into Equal Parts  8.4. Identifying Equal and Unequal Parts

Grade 1 → Numbers and Counting ↓


Counting to 50


Counting is an essential skill in math, and it is very important for young learners to understand how to count numbers in order. In this lesson, we will focus on counting numbers from 1 to 50.

What is the count?

Counting means naming numbers one by one in sequence. For example, when we start with one and say "one, two, three," we are counting. Counting helps us learn the order of numbers and how many items are in a group.

Learning to count to 50

Counting to 50 may seem like a big task, but with a little practice it gets easier! Let's break it down into smaller steps to understand how we can count to 50.

Counting in groups

One way to make counting easier is to break it down into smaller groups. We can start by counting from 1 to 10, then 11 to 20, and so on up to 50.

Counting from 1 to 10

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Counting from 11 to 20

11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Continue counting in groups of ten: 21-30, 31-40, 41-50. This breaks down counting into easier parts!

Counting using fingers

Try using your fingers to help you see numbers. You have ten fingers, which makes this a very useful tool, especially for numbers up to 10. But you can use them in cycles. Count to 10 using the fingers, and then start again from 11 on the first finger!

Counting beyond 10

After we reach the number 10, we begin the next set by moving on to two-digit numbers. Here are some examples of what they look and sound like:

  • 1 is written as 01
  • after 10 there is 11
  • After 20 comes 21, 22, ..., till 29
  • 30 sums up to 31 and 39

Skip counting by 2's and 5's

Skip counting is when you count from a number other than 1. It helps you understand patterns in numbers:

Skip counting from 2 to 50

2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50

Skip counting from 5 to 50

5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50

Counting by groups helps recognize patterns, which is very useful for learning the concept of multiplication later on!

Practice counting

Practice is key to learning to count! Practice counting to 50. You can count things you see around you, like toys, books, or even stairs! Write down the numbers 1 to 50 and see what they look like.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks

Fill in the missing numbers in these sequences:

1, 2, __, 4, 5
11, __, 13, __, 15

Exercise 2: Count backwards

Try counting backwards from 50 to 1. This might be a little tricky at first!

Patterns in numbers

As you become more confident at counting, you will notice that there are patterns in numbers. When you look at numbers sequentially, such as tens (10, 20, 30, 40, 50), you will notice that they end in zero. Look for and find these patterns in numbers - this is useful for quick math!

Conclusion

Counting to 50 is an important skill. By practicing counting in different ways and recognizing patterns, you can become very familiar with numbers. This will help you greatly in learning more advanced math skills.


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